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“Gannett,
like most companies, is very bottom line-driven, and they had to do
something to reduce expenses,” he says, pointing to the ongoing trend of
downsizing in the news industry.

Gannett Blog claims 23 people were laid off at Enquirer
offices, but it’s difficult to confirm the report because of Gannett’s
secrecy with staffing issues. More than 300 people lost their jobs at
Gannett newspapers around the nation, according to the blog.

A source close to the situation who asked to remain anonymoustold CityBeat
that eight reporters, two editors and one photographer are moving from
the Kentucky offices to downtown Cincinnati, with the remaining Kentucky
staff members laid off. Staff members were also moved from the
newspaper’s West Chester office, which covered news in Butler and Warren
counties.

Original reports claimed the Kentucky and
West Chester offices were closing, but they will remain open for
reporters in a limited capacity.

When asked about the layoffs, Gannett spokesperson Jeremy Gaines told journalism industry blogger Jim Romenesko, “Some USCP (U.S. Community Publishing) sites are making cuts to align their business plans with local market conditions.”